Use should include

• defining the need for action (i.e., stating the problem)
• stating the goal clearly and specifically, in measurable terms, with a completion date
• developing an action plan that identifies what needs to be done, who will do it, when and where it will be done, and how it will be accomplished
• monitoring progress toward the goal
• evaluating the achievement
• rewarding the achievement
• assessing the process to determine opportunities for improvement.

Teacher Resource:

FCCLA Planning Process Worksheet

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

• What is the benefit of utilizing the FCCLA planning process to achieve a goal?
• What are the consequences of setting goals that are not clearly stated, not measurable, or that lack a completion date?

Communication

• What communication skills are needed to develop an action plan?
• How can implementing the FCCLA planning process increase communication?

Leadership

• How can leaders motivate others to collaborate to achieve a goal?
• Why is the evaluation (or follow-up) after acting upon a plan important?

Management

• What resources are needed to put a plan into action?
• What management techniques will help one utilize the FCCLA planning process to achieve a goal?
• What criteria might be used to evaluate the FCCLA planning process?